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China Daily Africa | Updated: 2016-08-05 08:59

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Military progress: Army officers view a photo exhibition on July 25 as part of a reception in Abidjan, capital of Cote d'Ivorie, to mark the 89th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China. Yvan / Xinhua

Celebrating freedom: Patrice Talon, the president of the Republic of Benin (front right), inspects a military parade in Cotonou's Red Star Square on Aug 1 to mark the nation's Independence Day. This year is the 56th anniversary of Benin gaining independence from France. Seraphin Zounyekpe / Xinhua

Prized leader: Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (left) receives the African Dignity Award on July 29 at the first African Dignity Forum in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The president was among those honored at the weeklong forum for his strong leadership. Michael Tewelde / Xinhua

Welcome party: Catherine Mturi (left), managing director of the Kenya Ports Authority, hands a certificate to Salvemini Luigi, captain of the MV Ital Mattina, on Aug 1 after the container ship's arrival at Mombasa Port. The Italian vessel is the largest-ever to dock at the port. Mturi said the event shows that shipping lines were exploiting the port's extra capacity and that there is growing confidence in its efficiency. Allan Mutiso / Xinhua

Down to business: Visitors flock to the Rwanda International Trade Fair on July 28 at Gikondo expo center in the capital, Kigali. Twenty countries are participating in the event. Xinhua

Health check: A Ugandan army medic draws blood from a student in Wakiso District on July 29 as part of a HIV/Aids campaign launched at secondary schools in central Uganda. Officials say more than $140,000 will be spent on the yearlong campaign. Joseph Kiggundu / Xinhua

(China Daily Africa Weekly 08/05/2016 page5)

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